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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
All existing labs in India should be modernised and mapped for better utilisation of testing facilities, Says Shri Piyush Goyal
BIS has a significant role in development of ‘Brand India’: Shri Piyush Goyal
‘Standards Revolution’ is the requirement of the hour; Implementation of Standards should be supporting the businesses and should not be seen as an impediment, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey
BIS Governing Council holds its Fourth Meeting
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Commerce & Industry and Textiles has said that all existing labs in India should be modernised and mapped so that the testing facilities can be better utilized. Delivering his presidential address on the fourth meeting of the Governing Council of Bureau of Indian Standards  at its Headquarter in New Delhi, yesterday, Shri Goyal laid special emphasis on importance of upgradation and integration of laboratory infrastructure. The Minister said, “Superior labs will boost formulation of better standards as well as ease in certification. Young technical professional and technical students should be appraised with the testing procedures through arranging tours to these labs”.
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs and ex-officio Vice President of the Governing Council of BIS along with the distinguished members of the Governing Council attended the meeting.
Congratulating BIS on completion of 75 years Shri Goyal stated that BIS has evolved with the country and has been steadily contributing in national economy. He highlighted that BIS has a significant role in development of ‘Brand India’. The power of youth and motherhood should be utilized to achieve quality consciousness. He appreciated the initiative of creating Standards Clubs in school by BIS for sensitizing young minds towards standards and quality.
He further expressed his desire for India to be the top in the emerging fields of manufacturing and appreciated the efforts being made by BIS in the direction of developing Standards to support the same.
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in his address acclaimed BIS for formulating standards that are enabling manufacturers to produce internationally acceptable products which is not only a giant step in consumer benefit but has eased the export also. He further added that ‘Standards Revolution’ is the requirement of the hour, where implementation of Standards should be supporting the businesses and should not be seen as an impediment”.
On this occasion, Shri Goyal inaugurated the renovated building, “Mankalaya” of BIS headquarter. He also launched revised website of BIS which has enabled easy access to information through user friendly interfaces and has been updated with all the important initiatives of BIS. Pamphlets on National Building Code and handbook on the National Electricity Code was also released.
The Governing Council members discussed the initiatives taken by BIS since last Governing Council meeting and shared their valuable views/suggestions in this regard.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoUs signed between India and Saudi Arabia in the field of combating illicit trafficking and smuggling of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Chemical Precursors
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for the MoUs between India and Saudi Arabia in the field of combating illicit trafficking and smuggling of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Chemical Precursors.
Benefits:
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The MoU shall facilitate and enhance the cooperation between the two countries in combating illicit trafficking and smuggling of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and chemical precursors, as defined by the United Nations international Drug Control Conventions.
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Under the MoU, there is a provision for the exchange of relevant information as well as methods, identities and suspicious activities of producers, smugglers and traffickers of narcotic drugs, details of trafficking of NDPS and Precursors Chemicals on requisitions and financial details of the traffickers arrested on drug related charges.
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Under the MoU, there is also a provision for notification of the details of the arrested citizen of the other Party for committing the crime of illicit trafficking or smuggling of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and chemical precursors and consular access to the arrested person.
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The MoU also provides for exchange of chemical reports/analysis of narcotic drug, psychotropic substances and chemical precures seized within the territory of either party and data/information about illegal laboratories of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and chemical precures and their technical specifications.
Background
Illegal Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade. Massive production and circulation of drugs through various convenient routes especially through Afghanistan is paving ways for high consumption of drugs amongst youth thus creating a negative impact on public health and adding to criminalization of the society. Drug trafficking has also provided funding for insurgency and terrorism in various regions throughout the world. Narco-terrorists and international criminal organizations that thrive on the illegal drug trade now threaten the security of many nations.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Kolkata-Patna becomes India’s second container cargo sector on Inland Waterways
Kolkata, December 6, 2018
Bihar’s capital Patna will be witness to a new landmark in India’s Inland Water Transport  sector with 16 TEUs of container cargo  belonging to private enterprises in food industry will reach the city’s Gaighat IWT terminal from Kolkata on river Ganga next week. On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Inland Waterways Authority of India’s  vessel MV RN Tagore sailed from Kolkata’s Garden Reach Jetty with food products. It will reach the IWT terminal at Patna in 6-7 days after a 815 kms long voyage on river Ganga . The cargo will be unloaded at IWAI’s inter-modal terminal at Gaighat, Patna from where onward cargo will be loaded.
Opening up of Kolkata-Patna IWT sector for containerised cargo movement, especially in the lean season of low water depth in river Ganga, stands testimony to IWAI’s commitment towards making the National Waterway-1 navigable round-the-year. Kolkata-Patna is India’s new IWT origin-destination pair for containerised cargo movement on the National Waterway-1. Plans are at an advanced stage to operationalise Patna-Varanasi sector of NW-1 for container cargo movement.
Notably, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had received country’s first IWT containerised cargo that reached Varanasi from Kolkata on November 12, 2018.
Container cargo transport comes with several inherent advantages. Even as it reduces the handling cost, allows easier modal shift, reduces pilferages and damage, it also enables cargo owners to reduce their carbon footprints. The movement will be a fillip for the region’s growth and employment.
The government is developing NW-1  under Jal Marg Vikas Project  from Haldia to Varanasi  with the technical and financial assistance of the World Bank at an estimated cost of Rs 5369 crore. The project would enable commercial navigation of vessels with capacity of 1500-2,000 DWT.
Ministry of Finance
G20 Key Platform for India to discuss global issues and showcase it's expertise in various fields : Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
Minister inaugurates the second G20 Finance & Central Bank Deputies Meetings in Bengaluru; interacts with media.
G20 event to deliberate on global economic challenges and remedial measures.
`The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Sports & Youth Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur has said G20 is a key platform to discuss global issues and find solutions. The Minister said that India's presidency is a great honour for the country to showcase it's expertise in various fields and voice concerns of member countries and spearhead actions for global good.
Addressing media persons in Bengaluru today, the Minister said that India has successfully overcome the economic recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Imbibing the spirit of 'Vasudaiva Kudumbakam' India undertook massive medical supplies to 101 countries. Shri Anurag Singh Thakur pointed out that the Covin and Arogya Sethu Apps developed by India were widely appreciated globally. He noted that the theme of the summit " One Earth, One Family, One Future" affirms the value of all lives - humans, animals, plants and micro-organisms - and their interconnectedness on the planet Earth. It also reflects the significant role India plays in collaborative efforts against the challenges global economy is facing and on matters of global concern, the Minister added.
The country also achieved significant progress in UPI Bhim App usage with 782 crore transactions recorded last month alone.
As regards the Direct Benefit Transfer of funds to the beneficiaries the Minister said that the mechanism has brought in transparency and ensured last mile delivery and saved time. Shri Thakur said, India has attained it's global energy transition and set a production target of five million metric tonnes of hydrogen green energy in the next three years.
Earlier, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the second G20 Finance & Central Bank Deputies Meetings which got underway in Bengaluru today.
The first G20 FMCBG meeting under the G20 Indian Presidency on 24 and 25 February will see the participation of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the member countries, invitee members and heads of International Organisations. In all, 72 delegations are expected to participate in the meeting.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 421
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 180 Crore landmark milestone
More than 17 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed180 Crore landmark milestone today. More than17lakh  Vaccine Doseshave been administered till 7 pm today. More than2.12 Crore Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The Union Health Minister congratulated the nation on achieving this historic landmark milestone of 180 Crore Landmark.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10402610
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2nd Dose
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9984292
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Precaution Dose
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4309429
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18411407
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2nd Dose
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17476470
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Precaution Dose
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6542730
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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55862634
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2nd Dose
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33723777
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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553299604
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2nd Dose
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455081671
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202525183
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2nd Dose
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182697189
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126587542
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2nd Dose
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113787852
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Precaution Dose
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10376845
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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967088980
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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812751251
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Precaution Dose
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21229004
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Total
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1801069235
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 12thMarch, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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69
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2nd Dose
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1161
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Precaution Dose
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9215
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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103
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2nd Dose
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2020
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Precaution Dose
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15557
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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60004
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2nd Dose
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353912
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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108889
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2nd Dose
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809495
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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22097
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2nd Dose
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206670
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12236
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2nd Dose
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131298
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Precaution Dose
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49775
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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203398
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Cumulative 2nd dose adm inistered
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1504556
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Precaution Dose
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74547
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Total
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1782501
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Science & Technology
14 scientists awarded Swarna Jayanti Fellowships for 2018-19
Swarna Jayanti Fellowships have been awarded to 14 Scientists associated with projects containing innovative research idea and with potential of making impact on R&D in the respective disciplines. The scientists, selected for the award through a rigorous three-tier process, will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with freedom and flexibility.
The Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme was instituted by Government of India to commemorate India's fiftieth year of independence. Under this scheme, a selected number of young scientists, with proven track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology.
The awardees are supported by Department of Science & Technology, for fellowship and research. This will cover all the requirements for performing the research and include a fellowship of Rs 25,000/- per month as well as a research grant of 5 lakh Rupees for 5 years in addition to their salary. Out of the 443 applicants, 14 scientists have been finally selected this time for this scientist specific fellowship.
A brief account of the awardees
President's Secretariat
President of India graces yuva sammelan organized by ‘my home India’
The future of our country depends on the enterprise and determination of the youth: President Kovind
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind graced and addressed Yuva Sammelan organized by ‘My Home India’ in New Delhi today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that youth are both the present and the future of any country. Their talent and ability play a special role in making a country proud. Therefore, it would be fair to say that today's youth is the history creator of tomorrow.
The President said that we know that India has the largest population of adolescents and youth in the world. This is called the 'Demographic Dividend' which is an opportunity for our country. We should take all necessary steps to take advantage of this opportunity. It should be our aim that our youth contribute to the maximum in the development and progress of the country. The future of our country depends on the enterprise and determination of the youth.
The President said that it is a matter of great pride for all of us that Indian youth have laid the foundation of many start-ups by their talent and hard work. Today's youth is on the path of becoming a job creator rather than a job seeker. It is very important that the youth acquire some kind of skill and choose their career on the basis of that skill. Today's era is of specialization. Only technology and expertise can take our youth to the top.
The President noted that as of 29 June 2022, 103 unicorns have been established in India, with a total valuation of approximately $336 billion. He said that today, 1 out of every 10 unicorns in the world are in India. He also noted that as of May 2022, 47 companies across the world have achieved decacorn status in which four are Indian start-ups and three of them are run by youth. Pointing to the increase in the number of unicorns in India even during the COVID-19, he said that this pandemic has caused great socio-economic suffering globally, but even during this time our young entrepreneurs have set a wonderful example of courage and talent.
The President said that the culture and civilization of our country is very ancient. And since ancient times, we have adopted the principle of unity in diversity. The land of India has always been adorning various civilizations and traditions. He was happy to note that 'My Home India' is spreading the spirit of national unity and integrity through its various initiatives. He said that the youth conference to make the young people aware about nationalism is a commendable effort. He appreciated 'My Home India' for instituting awards like 'One India' and 'Karmayogi'. He noted that this NGO is also engaged in many social works.
Please click here to see the President's speech in Hindi
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 203.45Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.19Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,03,45,65,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,19,90,090
More than 203.45 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than2.19Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses $are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condemns the attack on the Chhattisgarh police in Dantewada
Also pays tributes to the brave personnel who lost their lives in the attack
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condemned the attack on the Chhattisgarh police in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. Shri Modi also paid tributes to the brave personnel who lost their lives in the attack.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Strongly condemn the attack on the Chhattisgarh police in Dantewada. I pay my tributes to the brave personnel we lost in the attack. Their sacrifice will always be remembered. My condolences to the bereaved families.”
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and South Korea for enhancing cooperation in Applied Science and Industrial Technology
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and South Korea on cooperation in Applied Science and Industrial Technology. The MoU was signed in New Delhi on 9th July 2018 during the visit of the President of South Korea to India.
The aim and objective of this MOU is to promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of applied science and industrial technologies for the purposes of promoting sustainable development and enhanced quality of life.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA signs MoUs with Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda to co-finance Renewable Energy projects
In another step towards accelerating the growth of renewable energy in India, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.  has signed Memorandums of Understanding  with Union Bank of India  and Bank of Baroda , on September 5, 2023. These agreements will empower IREDA to collaborate with UBI and BoB, in co-lending and loan syndication for a wide range of renewable energy projects, including both established and emerging RE technologies.
Expressing his happiness about these partnerships, CMD of IREDA, Shri Pradip Kumar Das said: "Both Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda have an extensive nationwide presence with a vast network of branches. This collaboration aims to extend our reach, particularly in tier-2 & tier-3 cities and rural areas, enabling us to provide unique and innovative financial support to existing and new customers. We are confident that by combining our strengths and resources, we will continue to serve our customers in alignment with the vision of the Prime Minister for Atmanirbhar Bharat and sustainable growth."
The MoU with Union Bank of India was formally inked by General Manager , IREDA, Shri Bharat Singh Rajput and General Manager , UBI, Shri Dhirendra Jain. The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA, Shri Pradip Kumar Das; Managing Director & CEO of UBI, Ms. A. Manimekhalai and senior officials.
The MoU with Bank of Baroda was executed by General Manager , IREDA, Shri Bharat Singh Rajput and General Manager, BoB, Shri Dhiren Lalai. The signing ceremony witnessed the presence of IREDA CMD and MD & CEO of BoB, Shri Debadatta Chand along with Executive Director Mr. Lalit Tyagi. Other senior officials of BoB, Head-Large Corporate Relationships, Mr. Sumit Sachdeva and Head – Credit, Mr. Manoj Chayani were also present on the occasion.
In recent years, IREDA has been actively encouraging partnerships with various Central and State agencies as well as financial institutions to leverage its techno-financial expertise for the development of the renewable energy sector.
President's Secretariat
President’s Greetings on the Eve of New Year
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of New Year 2020.
In a message the President said, “On the eve of the New Year, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all fellow Indians and the global community.
The dawn of New Year-and the new decade is an occasion to commit ourselves to the making of a society that is peaceful, caring and compassionate. This is also an apt occasion to renew our commitment towards a stronger and more prosperous India.
May the New Year bring joy and prosperity in your lives! ”.
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Election Commission
Parliamentary Constituency of UT of Chandigarh to go to poll in 7th Phase of General Elections on Sunday, 19th May, 2019
The parliamentary constituency of UT of Chandigarh will go to poll in the 7th Phase of General Election, 2019. The polling will take place on Sunday, 19th May, 2019 from 7 AM till 6 PM. Chandigarh parliamentary constituency is a general category constituency. A total of 36 Candidates are contesting for the PC out of which 9 are women. A total of 597 polling stations have been set up in the UT.
The UT of Chandigarh has a total of 6,46,084 voters out of which 3,41,640 are male voters; 3,04,423 are female voters and 21 voters are from the third gender. The following table and Graph shows the Gender wise breakup of voters in all the PCs .
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Name of PC
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Male
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Female
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Third Gender
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Total Voters
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Chandigarh
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3,41,640
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3,04,423
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21
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6,46,084